ITNS506 : Wireless networks and security

Department

Department of Computer Networks

Academic Program

Master in Cyber Security

Type

Elective

Credits

03

Prerequisite

Overview

The course will study security mechanisms and protocols in different wireless networks and technologies. It will present network security protocols and cryptographic communication mechanisms for realizing specified security properties in wireless and mobile networks, such as secrecy, integrity, authentication, privacy, crypto key distribution, and access control. In addition, it will discuss and analyze the security concerns associated with wireless networks.

Intended learning outcomes

Knowledge &understand

mental skills

Practical & professional skills

General and transferable skills

Teaching and learning methods

  • Lectures.
  • Lab-work.
  • Fieldwork.
  • Case studies.
  • Exercises and home-works.

Methods of assessments

  • Assignments.
  • Exercises and home-works.
  • Written exams.
  • Oral exams.
  • Discussions and presentations.
  • Mini projects

Course contents